Luis Enrique surprised the world last night with his announcement making it clear that he will not remain Barcelona manager after the end of the season and with that decision the Barcelona administration find themselves in a stressful position of searching for the right man worthy enough to follow Enrique’s successful steps and take the club…
Leicester City have done the unforgivable! The Foxes have ruthlessly fired the manager who got them playing beautiful football, helped them win the Premier League against all odds, made the club known to the entire planet, and, in a nutshell, created glorious history. Claudio Ranieri – the man who lifted the Premier League title just 9…
When Zlatan Ibrahimovic arrived at Manchester United, the critics and haters and the ones who believe in pessimism were the first to jump out of their seats and point out what a waste of a signing the player would turn out to be as he had past his best days and came to a team…
In two trips to the Allianz Arena in two years, Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal have conceded 10 goals scoring just the 2, the latter of the trips, all but ending their Champions League journey this season. The French manager, who, in his 20+ years at the Emirates, helped the Gunners to some proud and successful moments,…
Arsene Wenger is currently one of the most well known and respected football managers on the planet. Appointed by Arsenal back in October 1996, this Strasbourg-born coach has been at the helm of the London-based outfit for 20 years now, and he continues to fight in the best football league in the world. However, many loyal supporters of the…
It might come as a bit of a shock to many but such is the performance of the team this season that Burnley deserve to be credited with praise and applause for their efforts so far in the 2016/17 campaign. Sean Dyche has been a manager with his sights set on only one goal: immediate…
It has not been long since the January Window has ended and already there are numerous rumours which are linking some top class players for a move in the summer and such rumours bring forward odds and bets placed on the names involved. At Blamefootball, we provide you with information regarding these possible deals. We…
Antoine Griezmann is probably the most talked about footballer in the world at the moment and rightly so, as it has been a year for him filled with splendid performances and now on the verge of heading toward a new club in the coming summer. The player was the runner-up in the Champions League and…
The January transfer window is closed now, so who has done the best business? The mid-season sales have traditionally been the time when clubs battling the drop scrap to sign reinforcements, but who’s got value for money and should your side have done more? Shanghai SIPG’s £60million outlay on Chelsea’s Oscar was no doubt the biggest…
As the Premier League has shaped up until this point, one would certainly tip Chelsea as title favourites this season given their record breaking run of 14 consecutive wins and a healthy lead at the top of the pile. However, when looked into the stats, Tottenham are a club which do not lag behind as…
With Louis Van Gaal announcing his retirement recently, it is fair to say he has proved his worth as a manager by winning domestic league titles with Ajax, AZ Alkmaar, Bayern, and Barcelona, and also winning the Champions League with Ajax in 1995, among many of the trophies he managed to accomplish during his coaching years.…
Wayne Rooney has finally caught up with Sir Bobby Charlton as Manchester United’s all-time leading goal scorer with a tally of 249 goals, after netting the opener in a 4-0 win against Reading at Old Trafford in the FA cup. This goal had been long time coming, and it happened at the perfect stage, in the…
Tuesday night’s dramatic 3-3 draw at Bournemouth came out as a perfect encapsulation of Arsenal’s last 10 years, in many ways. The match dragged down Arsenal right to the verge of catastrophe, with salvation secured in thrilling style, and then everyone starting to wonder whether it was enough or not. The draw also highlighted the…
Just imagine you are Antonio Conte, your squad is doing unbelievably well in the Premier League right now, everything seems great in your dressing room, there’s little or even no need to disturb the momentum of this winning team by making changes, but then you suddenly have £60 million to spend and a gap to…
Having only conceded a single goal in their last four fixtures, the Manchester United defence is now beginning to take shape under Jose Mourinho’s management, just ahead of the busy Christmas period. However, the Portuguese has never been a man to rest on his laurels, and it seems the in-form partnership of Phil Jones and…
Among the few reasons Zlatan Ibrahimovic decided to idolise Muhammad Ali, one especially will stand out. “The way he was, the way he performed, the way he was talking, the way he was moving,” the Swedish goal-machine began, speaking with a unique infatuation that only suits him. Make no mistake, it should be his final…
While addressing the media ahead of Real Madrid’s Club World Cup opener against Club America, Zinedine Zidane heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo by stating: “It’s no exaggeration to say that he’s the best player in the history of Real Madrid.” Zidane’s assertion is obviously a piece of debate, but very few will doubt that since…
Following the sacking of Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho was appointed as the new Manchester United boss in the summer of 2016. The Portuguese arrived at the Old Trafford club with a determination to not only take Manchester United back to the top of English football, but also to make the Red Devils play entertaining…
“I still enjoy football. I love football. I love my profession. What I don’t like is cases where owners prioritise their interests over the club. Football can’t be solely about profit.” – Ander Herrera. Footballers rarely make these kinds of textured remarks about the game, but then, is Ander Herrera a normal footballer? In a…
Finding out the top 5 English Premier League Goalkeepers is a really tough job. There are so many standards to be considered while selecting them. Here, in this short list, we are mostly emphasising on these Premier League Goalkeepers’ previous and present records, as well as their market value. The top flight of English football…
Leicester City managed to write one of the finest stories the world of football has ever witnessed, in a thrilling Premier League season of 2015-16. Having been promoted only one season prior and sacked the manager who led them to the top flight, Leicester seemed to be ready to fight another season in the bottom…
Chelsea are sitting comfortably at the top of the Premier League at present, and Antonio Conte is finding it more and more difficult to ignore the ongoing talks of a title challenge. Saturday’s 3-1 win against a dangerous Manchester City side at the Etihad lifted Chelsea three points ahead of their nearest challengers Arsenal, as…
Ever since Robin van Persie left Arsenal to join Manchester United back in 2012, most of the Arsenal fans have been crying out for Arsene Wenger to bring in a proven, ‘world class’ striker, whatever the transfer fee may be. The summer transfer window would knock on Arsenal’s door each year, and bring the guarantee of several…
The Indian Super League was founded in the year 2013, so as to boost the growth of football in India. And since its first season in 2014, the franchise has done precisely that, by filling football stadiums all across the country, as well as getting the football fanatics at home hooked to the television for…
Liverpool’s impressive start to this season has certainly suffered a massive blow with the loss of Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian star has been in explosive form this season, bagging five goals and five assists, and Jurgen Klopp’s boys now sit second in the Premier League table, just one point behind leaders Chelsea. However, Coutinho is all…
Football bid adieu to one of its best players, after Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard announced his retirement. Steven Gerrard has had a fantastic career for both club and country. While he may have failed to win the Premier League title with Liverpool, his performances have never been in question, especially in Europe, where he won…
The 2016-17 Premier League season is being predicted by many to be one of the best seasons ever. With world class managers like Antonio Conte, Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, Jose Mourinho, Mauricio Pochettino, Claudio Ranieri, Arsene Wenger, and so many more going head-to-head in the same tournament, this year’s title race is bound to be one…
The UEFA Europa League, previously known as the UEFA Cup, is an annual competition featuring some of the best clubs from all around the European continent. Ever since the competition was officially established as the UEFA Cup in 1971, 27 different European clubs have managed to win this decorated title, with 12 of those teams managing…
Last weekend, AC Milan moved up to third place in the Serie A table, following their win over title holders Juventus, which signified a massive turnaround for the club. Once one of the most prominent names in European football, the Rossoneri have since experienced a significant downfall. Their last trophy came in 2011, when they won…
Robin van Persie made his controversial move from Arsenal to Manchester United in the summer of 2012, for an initial fee of £22.5 million, which later increased up to £24 million following his title win with the Red Devils. Along with a Premier League title, the Dutchman also managed to win an FA Community Shield in the…
Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho are arguably the two best managers in the world of football at present. The pair worked together at Barcelona for four years, learning together under Dutchman Louis van Gaal, and were considered as good friends once. But these good buddies later turned into foes, just like so many classic stories.…
Over the years, Arsenal have become known for allowing big names to leave for their rivals clubs. So much, that even today, many of their players are constantly linked with their close rivals. With talks of Hector Bellerin leaving Arsenal for Manchester City next summer dominating the news, let’s take a look at some of…
Arsene Wenger – born in Strasbourg, France, on October 22, 1949 – was introduced to football by his father at a very young age. He played his first game for FC Duttlenheim at the age of 12, and then went on to have a modest playing career. Wenger first tested his management skills at the age of 33,…
Today marks the birth of possibly the most loyal footballers of all time – Francesco Totti. The Italian World cup winner turns 40 years old today, and the astonishing part is, he is still playing for Roma – 27 years after joining the club’s Youth academy. So, to celebrate this occasion, we have compiled a…
At the moment, football clubs are spending millions of dollars each year, building up their Youth Academies, hiring world-class scouts, and paying out thousands of dollars in wages to the players, all in the effort to nurture a few good lads who can go on to help them win titles. It is uncommon to find…
Pep Guardiola, born in 1971, has experienced success as both a player and a manager. He was part of the Barcelona ‘Dream Team’ in 1990, coached by Johan Cruyff. Guardiola began his footballing career in the Barcelona Youth Squad, joining La Masia when he was only 13 years old. He made his Barcelona senior debut…
With the recent signings of Zlatan Ibrahimović, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Eric Bailly, Mourinho has a lot to think about when deciding which players to field and in what formation. The new Manchester United boss has inherited a squad that has been flooded with a quarter of a billion dollars of players in the last 3…
Paul Pogba has been heavily linked with Manchester United over the recent weeks, for a world-record transfer fee. So we decided to take a look at what the Frenchman can bring to Manchester United to make them better. Chance Creator Paul Pogba made more Key Passes than Toni Kroos, N’Golo Kante, or Andres Iniesta per game…
Manchester United and British Football legend, Ryan Giggs, has finally ended his 29-year association with Manchester United. During his prime, Ryan Giggs was as fast and agile as today’s Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale – something that he tried to convince his son on several occasions, but never managed to. The “Welsh Wizard,” as he…
Zlatan Ibrahimović just recently announced his decision to join Manchester United. The giant Swede is attempting to test his skills in the Barclays Premier League for the first time ever. The 34-year-old striker has a wealth of experience playing in Europe’s top leagues. Ibrahimovic has played in Spain, the Netherlands, France, Italy, and is now…
Take a look as we list the best players over the age of 30. These players still represent their clubs, and despite being deemed “old,” have been performing outstandingly well. Whenever a footballer passes the age of 30, we usually say that he is in the dying stages of his career. People claim that they…
Mino Raiola is currently one of the most famous names in the footballing world. The Italian-born football agent represents a number of high-profile footballers. The 48-year old must possibly be the busiest agent in the world at the moment, due to the number of high-profile transfers he is involved in. Raiola currently represents the likes of…
Manchester United have finally replaced their man in charge, sacking Louis Van Gaal in favor of Jose Mourinho right after the Dutchman’s FA Cup triumph. Jose Mourinho is a familiar face at Old Trafford, having visited the ground with at least 3 different clubs. The Portuguese first met the Old Trafford crowd during a UEFA…
It has only taken a matter of months for 18-year old Marcus Rashford to break through the Manchester United and England squads, having scored on both club and country debuts. The Manchester United man has enjoyed a sublime run of form during the past 4 months, scoring 8 goals in 18 appearances. His amazing form…
Manchester United have parted ways with Louis Van Gaal, and have hired Jose Mourinho as his successor. Manchester United have finally ended the Louis Van Gaal saga, sacking the manager days after he managed United to FA Cup glory. Van Gaal’s future was in doubt after he failed to guide Manchester United to finish in a UEFA Champions League…
